Everything But the Bagel Chickpea Toppers

Looking for the ultimate Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning recipe? I’ve got a simple recipe that’ll be your next favorite snacking sidekick! This Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel recipe has only three easy steps and adds extra protein and pops of flavor to any salad or avocado toast. Let’s get this chickpea party rolling, shall we?

DIETITIAN’S TIP: We all know we should be eating more beans, but the issue I run into is that .. beans can get boring! Avoid the bean burnout by adding new flavors and crunchy textures to your beans, like with this Everything but the Bagel Seasoning recipe. Give fiber packed, protein rich beans a new place on your plate and you’ll fall in love with beans all over again! (Find out how many servings of beans you should be eating)

How to Make This Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Recipe

STEP 1: Drain and rinse your canned chickpeas, then pat dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, coat the chickpeas in canola oil, then transfer chickpeas to a ziplock bag. STEP 2: Mix chickpeas, Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, and panko crumbs in a sealed ziplock bag until well combined. STEP 3: Spread seasoned chickpeas onto a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes.

CHEF’S TIP: Chickpeas don’t have a ton of flavor, which makes them the perfect ingredient to doll up with bold flavors. While I obviously am biased towards using the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, you can also use other seasonings for this recipe, too! Just swap out my seasoning suggestion with something different, like Montreal Steak Seasoning or Powdered Ranch Dressing Seasoning. The seasoning swap options for this recipe are limitless!

3 Ways to use this Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Recipe

These little seasoned chickpeas are like flavor bombs that add a bit of protein and fiber to any dish! My three favorite ways to enjoy this recipe are 1) Enjoyed on their own as a snack 2) On top of avocado toast and 3) Tossed onto a salad. How would you use these chickpeas? Let me know in the comment section below!

In case you were wondering .. What’s in the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning?

Getting its name from the ‘everything bagel’ this seasoning mix is full of toasty flavors like sesame seeds, sea salt, dried garlic, dried onion, black sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. When baked, these ingredients come to life with the most savory of smells!

Everything But the Bagel Chickpea Toppers

These crispy, baked chickpeas make for the ultimate Everything but the Bagel recipe, giving pops of flavor to any dish. Toss these seasoned chickpeas onto a salad, avocado toast, or any snack you want to add a boost of nutrition and a flavorful crunch.

Notes

NOTE 1: Having a dry chickpea is essential for the oil and seasoning to stick. Use several paper towels and make sure the chickpeas are fully dry before moving on to the next step.

NOTE 2: When rubbing the chickpeas, this action might loosen or remove some of the chickpea skins. Do not discard the skins! When coated in the seasoning and baked, these chickpea skins are so flavorful and crunchy – one of my favorite parts!

NOTE 3: While I love using the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning for this recipe, you can absolutely swap that seasoning for something else. Something like a Montreal Steak Seasoning or a Powdered Ranch Dressing Seasoning would be really tasty!

NOTE 4: Store these Everything But the Bagel Chickpea Toppers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-5 days.

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